Among the 1.5 million condolence letters sent to President John F. Kennedy's widow after his assassination in 1963 were more than two dozen from Jane Dryden, a dogged and dramatic 11-year-old who churned out a letter a week for six months straight. "I know that you ...

Excerpts from letters published in "Letters to Jackie: Condolences from a Grieving Nation," by Ellen Fitzpatrick. (HarperCollins 2010, $26.99) ___ "May I extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family? I do so admire your courage and strength. It has been an inspiration ...

The living memorial to President John F. Kennedy is planning a two-week series of performances early next year to honor the 35th president and mark the 50th anniversary of his inauguration. The tribute announced Tuesday, including a nod to a historic performance by cellist Pablo Casals, is ...

Joseph P. Kennedy III, the son of a former congressman and the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, said Sunday he had decided against running for the U.S. House from Massachusetts this year. Kennedy told The Associated Press that he wants to remain in his new job ...